Union Baptist Church preaches the doctrines of grace with passionate plea's for
sinners to repent and believe on the lord Jesus Christ for salvation.

We cling tenaciously to the fundamentals of the faith once delivered to the
saints with great emphasis on the authority of the inerrant scriptures.

We hold to the practice that honors the Lord Jesus Christ as head of the church.
We believe the scripture to be a clear guide for our church government and the
ordinances.

Please see "Our Doctrine" for a more complete statement of our faith.

Below is our history.

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

UNION BAPTIST HISTORY - Revised 1985c; 1993, 2000

The Church held its' first meeting at 10 a.m. on Nov.
6, 1960, in the Village Hall on Martindale Road, Union, Ohio; there were 19
people in attendance. The preliminary steps taken to open the doors of Union
Baptist Church were bathed in prayer, initiated by a love for lost souls, and
motivated by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Rev. Glenn Edwards,
founding pastor, and his nephew Kenneth Parsons, passed out hand bills on
Nov. 5 announcing the first church service. Pastor Charles Arnett (retired 1997)
and his family were present at the service.

The average attendance for the first year was 25.
In November of l96l, the church moved to 110 S. Main St., Union. The location
change brought forth a steady increase in attendance. During the second year, an
average of 45 people attended the church.

The first constitution was adopted by the
mission Church Nov. 12, 1962. In February 1963, the Church held a recognition
council consisting of local regular Baptist pastors. Those participating in the
council were Pastor Nile Fisher - Emmanuel of Dayton; Pastor R. Mac. Carthy -
Grace, of Dayton; Pastor L. Brown - Kettering Baptist, Kettering; Pastor Harold
Green -Faith Baptist, Greenville; Pastor V. Miller - Immanuel Baptist, Arcanum;
Pastor Glenn Greenwood - Blessed Hope, Springfield; Pastor R. Houk - Maranatha,
Springfield; Pastor D. Moffat - Grace, Cedarville; and Pastor E. Virgent -
Grace, Troy. The creation of the constitution was a monumental experience for
the church and the pastor. The church held a dinner, served in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Sowers, 108 Maplegarden Drive, Union, for the participating
pastors.

The Union Baptist Church's Articles of Incorporation
were signed May 9, 1963. Thechurch was admitted into the General
Association of Regular Baptist Churches fellowship in Omaha, Nebraska during the
same month and year. In October l963, the church received the initial plans for
its’ building. The plans were drawn by Mr. Vernon Wombold of Dayton as a gift
unto the Lord.

In 1963, Sept. 18 - The church considered
buying the rest home to be used as the church building, however, the purchase
price was too high ($15,000 was the limit the church could spend). The Church
looked for an oil stove to heat the present building.

Agreed to pay for pastor (Glenn Edwards) - $10 per week
(retro- to August 1, 1963).

First Church Clerk for the church was voted in - Carole
Arnett named to this position.

Treasurer voted in - John Clemmons became treasurer.

Mr. St. Clair of Cedarville College agreed to set up books.

The Articles of Incorporation were received and filed in the
office of Ted W. Brown, the secretary of state, at Columbus, Ohio on March 17,
l964. The certificate of plan approval for a building on Montgomery Street in
Union was received on March 29, l964.

The Rev. Glenn Edwards served as Pastor of Union Baptist from
November 6, 1960 until August 14, 1964.

On Sept. 2, Rev. Monroe Duffie, a high
school teacher from West Alexandria and former pastor of several Regular Baptist
Churches, answered a call from the church to become an interim pastor. It
was under his direction that the Church decided to support a full-time pastor.
Also, a committee was formed to clarify and revise the constitution. A decision
was made to send money to either Terry or Larry Armstrong, whoever was in need.
The Rev. Duffie, his wife Shirley, and their children, Timothy and Brenda were
received into the fellowship of the church.

March 10, 1965, the church decided to give Marge
MacMillian $20 a month as long as there was a balance in the missionary
budget. The church also decided to give $5 per month to the State Missionary.

Charles Arnett, John Clemmons, June Noble and Louis Sowers
were appointed to serve on a building committee with the pastor as chairman.
This committee was authorized to act as a legal agent in locating a suitable
location and initiating a building program including necessary financing. The
Rev. Earl Umbaugh, state missionary, helped select candidates for Pastorate of
Union Baptist Church. The candidates were required to sign a declaration of
belief and an article of faith, according to church constitution.

In addition, the building committee was to put up enough
earnest money, up to $1,000, for the purchase of or holding of property for the
church.

In March of 1965, Rev. Jerry Locheraccepted
the full-time pastorate for the salary of $110 per week; and plans were
begun for the primary building, located at 528 N. Main St. in Englewood.

On March 2, the time for Sunday School was changed from
10 a.m. to the standard time of 9:30 a.m. - effective April 1.

April 4 - Pastor Jerry, wife Sabra Locher, and son Mark
became members of the Union Baptist Church.

June 16 - Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Warner were received by
letter from Arcanum Immanuel Baptist. July 14, -We accepted the preliminary
plans for the building as presented.

Aug. 15 - Pastor Locher was given authority to sign to
borrow $2,000 from the bank in the name of the church for the building.

The Church made payments on money borrowed by four men of the
church on behalf of the church for the building. The amount of borrowed money
was $750 each, with $1,000 to Mr. Schuler (resident of the small house next door
to present building) in addition to $100 showing our earnest in purchasing the
property at 528 N. Main St. Englewood

On Jan. 26, 1966, the Church paid the bill for the phone
extension with its’ installation from the parsonage to the church. The church
agreed that if there were no funds the extension would be removed.

March 23 - The church accepted the agreement for
$2,000 from Baptist Builders C

Jan 8 - Pastor Locher’s salary was increased by $15 per
week.

Also, membership was withdrawn from the American Council of
Christian Churches.

May 24 - Pastor Jerry Locher, Charles Arnett, and Dick
Powell were sent to OARBC as voting messengers in Columbus.

The pastor’s salary was raised to $140 per week on Feb. 7,
1968. The church also agreed to provide hospitalization insurance and conference
expense. Monday was declared the pastor’s day off and it was determined he would
receive two weeks vacation with pay.

March 3 - State approves plans for new building - 50’ x
75’ at a cost of $24,000.

March 20 - The Church decides to support missionaries Dr.
James and Mrs. Esther Entner in the Philippines.

May 1 - The Church received word from Church Building
Committee that the building loan was approved. Payments of $30l.96, financed for
12 years with option to refinance the end.

The church accepts the loan and decides to go ahead with the
new building as planned (to be flush with existing building - east side).

Sept. 11 - Pastor requested the church secure loan to pay
outstanding debts covering trench for retaining wall, material for stairwell
cover, Hines Hardware, driveway repair, and parking area at the rear of the
building.

The Church continued to grow and in the Fall of 1968 a
new Sunday School addition was added, including a fellowship hall,
nursery, and offices.

On Dec. 8, the Church met at the new building to
varnish the doors and held its’ first official prayer service.

On Dec. 19, 1969 the Church held its’ first
Sunday Services in the new building. The Church dedicated its all-electric
building on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the dedication
was Earl D. Umbaugh, state missionary from the OARBC.

May 29, 1969 - Bro. Charles and Carole Arnett were
elected voting messengers to the GARBC Conference, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Jan. 10, 1970 - The Church amended the Constitution to
comply with Hiscox Rules concerning quorums and voting procedures. The Church
also decided to change the Annual Business Meeting to the second and third week
of February.

In 1970, The Church wall against the hill caved in. It
took a lot of effort by the church to get the building repaired.

May 16, 1971 - Pastor Jerry Locher’s resignation was
effective June 6. Back surgery was scheduled for Brother Locher. The Church took
up love offerings until July 11.

On June 9, 1971 - the Church called one of its’
own members, Charles Arnett, to be their pastor.

Pastor Arnett and his wife Carole were elected voting
messengers to the GARBC Conference in Winona Lake, Indiana.

Oct. 10 - The church purchased a tractor for $1,200.

Oct. 23 - A letter was sent to Faith Baptist Church of N.
Canton recognizing them as a mission of Union Baptist. The letter stated that
the Church was proud to recognize the Locher Family as members.

The Church sent mission help in the form of $150 for six
weeks to Pastor Jerry Locher at Hartville, Ohio Baptist Church.

In October of l972 the Church purchased a l960, 66
passenger bus to begin its bus ministry. During those years, souls were
saved and lives dedicated unto the Lord. It seemed that the Lord had been
preparing the Church for growth in the city of Union and Englewood, yet, the
Church experienced financial burden because of the new building. This caused
Pastor Arnett to work full-time in engineering until Sept. 30, 1984 when he also
served the church as pastor full-time. He still continued to work one day a week
in engineering to make it easier for the church to support him.

The Organ: In memory of Harold Pencil, father of the Church
organist Lynn Pencil Petrequin.

1971 - Swordbearer teams from Cedarville College
began coming to the church and helped by working with the Nursery, Youth and
later with the Jr. Church. Families of the church have hosted the students for
Sunday dinner by taking turns having them in their homes.

l980 - (corrected 4/26/2015) In memory of Ginny, Larry and Melody Newsome
(age 16), Deacon and Sunday School teacher who went to be with the Lord due to
an airplane crash in Pikeville, Kentucky. Parking Lot and Drive Blacktop were
given to the church in their memory by their son Ronald.

1982 -Blue Song books: Given in memory of Max & Dorothy
Brown by their daughter Carole and son-in-law Pastor Charles Arnett.

Piano and carpet: In memory of Dale and Opal Arnett by their
children, Phyllis Studebaker, Pastor Charles Arnett and families.

1988 -The auditorium clock and library bookcases were
given in memory of

Sept. 14 - The Church started having Children’s
Church for ages 4 – 8. It was determined that infants through age three
would remain in the nursery.

Sept. 28 - Sheryl Arnett and Maxie Perry were baptized.

Oct. 19 - Debbie Smith and Irene Morman were baptized.

April 14, 1976 - Pastor and Mrs. Arnett went to Seattle
in June 1976 for the GARBC Conference (traveled by motorcycle). Also, David
Thomas, Melissa Botticello, Imogene, Elizabeth Day, and Edna Smith were
baptized.

Aug. 1 - Robert Doughman and Lois Smith were baptized.

Aug. 15 - Baptisms: Charles, Nannie, and Opal McManus.

Sept. 19 - Pastor and Mrs. Arnett were voted as
messengers to the OARBC Conference. In addition,

May 7 - The Church planned VBS for Aug. 7 – 11. It was
determined that teachers would plan their own program. No material was
purchased.

May 21 - The Church appointed a roof committee for
repairs. Also, it was learned that Missionaries Delises were going to school.
Therefore, their money was available for another missionary (Charles and Myrna
Alexander were suggested).

July 23 - The Church voted to support ($15 a month) Charles Alexander family as missionaries.

VBS was not held this year, but the area of Union and
Englewood was canvassed for five-day Bible Clubs held in homes.

Aug. 10 - Sister Doughman was permitted to have a Joy
Club Bible Study in her home

Pastor Arnett was responsible to acquire a song leader
from Cedarville College and for the youth group.

Oct. 22 - Kristopher Bauman was baptized.

Dec. 10 - Andy Coffee and Sean Riley were baptized.

Oct. 7, 1978 - The Church voted to borrow money to pave
the driveway, pad pews and improve building, and to plant shubbery along rail
along at hilltop driveway.

Oct. 28 - Lowell Studebaker was baptized.

Feb. 1979 - Basketball games and a team was organized by
coach Bill Bailey.

Jan. 6, 1980 - The Church determined to borrow $35,000 to
pay off building and roof. Also, Jack Arnett’s van was critiqued for Sunday
School route. The Church also decided to check out cost of driveway, carpet etc.

Jan. 8 - The Church decided to borrow $34,951.52 to pay
off building and various other jobs that were needed.

April 13 - The Church discussed disconnecting the phone
because of finances. In addition, Melody Newsome was baptized.

July 24, 1980 - Larry (Church Mechanic/Trustee), Ginny
(Sunday School Teacher/Church Clerk) and daughter, Melody Newsome (Nursery
Steward) entered Heaven as the result of a plane crash in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Aug. 10 - Carole Arnett was appointed temporary church
clerk.

The Church decided to take up an offering to buy ham for
Ronnie Newsome’s wedding rehearsal dinner, acting as his parents and assisting
with the dinner.

The Church voted to ask Bruce Sparks (Cedarville
College Student) to candidate as Assistant Pastor. (Bruce is now the senior
pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, OH.)

Brenda Kimmel was voted in as Church Clerk and Ron Newsome
was asked to be Church Mechanic and Trustee (once his Army service ended). In
addition, Shirley Lynn was baptized.

Oct. 15 - Terri and Bruce Sparks (assistant pastor) were
accepted into Church by letter.

Ronnie Newsome was voted Church Mechanic and Trustee.

Oct. 19 - Mike and Diana Clark were baptized.

Nov. 2 - The Pig Fund was started for the New Year’s Eve
Pig Roast.

Feb. 1, 1981- Paul Doughman III was baptized.

May 20 - Pastor Sparks suggested a need for more cribs in
the Church’s growing Nursery (perhaps even an additional room was appropriate).

May 27 - Pastor Charles and Carole Arnett and Sheri were
voted messengers to the GARBC Conference in Winona Lake, Indiana.

June 8 - David Riley was baptized and Sally Riley was
reinstated.

July 5 - Lisa Anderson, and Steve and Michelle Shaeffer
were baptized.

July 15, 1981 - Diana Newsome was elected Nursery Steward

Aug. 9 - The Church decided to sell the Ford tractor and
find a smaller lawn tractor.

Pastor Arnett proposed the Church instruct a project
committee to remodel upstairs shed for new tractor.

June 22, 1982 - New Worship and Service Hymnals were
given to the Church in memory of Dorothy and Max Brown, by Carole (daughter) and
Pastor Charles Arnett (son-in-law).

Sept. 22 - Pastor Arnett offered to sell his house and
build an apartment upstairs in the church building due to low church finances.
He purchased building materials. It was agreed that if the Church grew enough,
Pastor Arnett would be assisted with a down-payment for a house.

Jan. 2, 1983 - Keith Wise was baptized.

May 4, 1983 - Pastor Arnett, Carole, Sheri, Brenda
Kimmel, and Mary Wombold were selected as voting messengers to Niagara Falls,
New York to the National GARBC Conference.

June 17, 1984 - The Church agreed to pay support for
Pastor Arnett to be full-time pastor and still work one day per week in
engineering job.

Sept. 23 - The Church decided to deposit pastor medical
expense into an IRA for retirement fund until Instrulab ceases to support his
medical expense.

Sept. 30, 1984 - Ivan Davidson was baptized and Donna was
received by letter.

Oct. 21 - It was determined that the Treasurer would file
for church tax exempt from Social Security tax.

May 10 - Pastor Charles and Carole Arnett were selected
as voting messengers to the GARBC Conference in Springfield, Illinois.

March 2, 1986 - Randall and April Davidson were baptized.

June 18 - Pastor and Carole Arnett were selected as
voting messengers to GARBC Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Oct. 8, 1986 - Don and Joyce Gill were baptized.

Oct. 15 - A motion was made to buy shingles for the roof.

Dec. 3, 1986 - Donald Strasburg was baptized.

Folding door for the nursery was installed as well as door
closer for door between foyer and Sunday School.

Laymen take services on Sept. 1 for the first time. The
Church agreed to pay Cedarville youth $20 or $0.22 a mile; whichever was the
greater. It was also determined that the Pastor would mail out report (church
letter) on church activities for past year. Also, the second Sunday of
October was set as BREAK A HUNDRED SUNDAY.

Pastor Arnett supplies heater for open assembly room for
prayer meeting during the winter.

Thanksgiving service - Bill and Phyllis, and Dave and Shannon
provide special music.

Christmas service - Dec. 15, Cedarville students work with
Junior Church for program.

The Church decided to cancel Wednesday evening service on
Dec. 25 due to Christmas celebrations.

Also, it was determined that plastic for work party to cover
the window screens would be needed o keep out the winter cold weather.

Snow blowing in the attic was also an issue. Dave said he
would cut soffit.

The Rileys extend an invitation for a New Year's Eve party.

Ron Thomas was named VBS director.

It was decided that the following modifications would be
made: roofing the church, closing in the front porch, and putting up ceiling
fans.

Dec. 26 1990 - Jim and Loretta Tindall were received into
the church upon their statement of faith.

Jan. 30, 1991 - Laura Rene Whiteker was received into the
fellowship by letter from University Baptist Church, Beavercreek, Ohio

April 28, 1991 - Spring Conference, "Focus On Children."

Nov. 15, l991 - Church decides to increase the missionary
giving of Jim Entner and David Taylor by $10 per month. A GARBC missionary
family (Wally Hallberg from Pennsylvania) with car problems stranded at church.
Pastor Arnett then helped them to travel on to their other scheduled meetings.

1991 - The Church’s first Summer Intern from Cedarville
College was student Tim Canterbury.

In 1992, VBS was held June 15-19, 21. Pastor Arnett was
appointed VBS director.

1992 - The Melodee Bell Choir (Jr. Church girls)
began under the direction of Pastor Arnett’s wife Carole and daughter Brenda
Kimmel. The choir sang frequently at the Piqua Mall Christmas cantata , the West
Milton annual conference, and at the Gospel Mission . Also, they sang for church
services every other Sunday. Their practice was on Wednesday and Sunday nights
each week.

Brenda and Carole also started a Wednesday Night Children’s
Bible Hour and time of singing.

Sept. 20, 1992 - Pastor and Mrs. Arnett were selected as
voting messengers to the insurance meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The meeting
focused on what to do about the Fellowship of Regular Baptist Pastors Insurance.
(which was later dropped.)

Sept. 30 - Pastor and Mrs. Arnett were selected as voting
messengers to the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches meeting in
Columbus, Ohio. Also, nominated for Council of 12 were: Pastor Sperry, Pastor
Pausley of Troy, and Pastor Wayne Hart of Xenia.

Oct. 18 - Pews were given to the Church. They were picked
up by Dave Riley, Jack Brown and David Arnett.

Dec. 11 - A Ladies Christmas Party was held with a gift
exchange at Faye Strumbergers.

Dec. 13 - A Sunday School Christmas Program was held with
fellowship following. Also, the Melodee Choir performed at Piqua Mall during
their parade of choirs.

1993 - Summer Intern Marlon Banez, from Toronto Baptist
Seminary, Toronto, Canada, a student and former pastor from the Philippines, was
welcomed.

Nov. 3, 1993 - Jerry Locher officiated at baptism of his
granddaughter, Chera Sturgell. Also, Tim Bell was received into the fellowship
of the Church upon his statement of faith. In addition, Ivan Davidson was given
permission to purchase church vacuum sweeper

Dec. 10 - The Melodee Choir and Michael Riley sang
at The Piqua East Mall in the Parade of Choirs.

Jan. 14 1995 - Michael Riley began his ministry
as a missionary with Youth For Christ.

Jan. 23 - Ladies Faith & Fellowship met at the Amish
Country Store in Troy to dine with Barbara Williams at the Chinese
Restaurant. The bible study was on Joy. Also, the Church voted to build
bookcases in pastors office.

1995 -VBS set for June 19-23, & Sunday Evening 25. Tim
Bell is named VBS director.

Pastor Allen Smith, of Roanoke, Virginia holds special
meetings on April 3.

Feb. 22, 1995 - the church decides to buy lights for the
driveway at the top of the hill. Also, Wendy Arnett is received into the
fellowship of the church upon her profession of faith and baptism . Wendy
also sang the solo "I am standing for Jesus" during her baptism.

May 17, 1995 - Thomas’s express interest in buying
section of church property. Ron is willing to pay $7,000 for the undeveloped
building lot 60 x 150 on the church property at the bottom of the hill. Also,
Julie Bruner and Bob Partin are welcomed into the fellowship of the church upon
their profession of faith and baptism. In addition, the Church decides to
increase the support of Missionaries David Taylor and Dr. Jim Entner up to $50
each.

July 8 - A Youth Meeting is held at Pastor Arnett’s to
wash windows, cars and grill hot-dogs.

July 19, 1995 - Pastor Arnett is given permission to run
for school board member at his discretion.

Nov. 7, 1995 - Cathy and Lee Hughes were received into
fellowship upon their profession of faith and baptism.

Nov. 10 - Ladies Meeting was held at Glenda Thomas’
studying Fruits of the Spirit.

July 18, 1996 - the church purchased a 16-horse tractor
for the price of $650. Also, Denise Riley was received into the fellowship upon
her promise of a letter from a fellowshipping church. In addition, DP&L ran an
easement over Church property to run Electric power to the Thomas’ house.
Ashley, Lesley and Elizabeth Davidson were welcomed into the fellowship of the
church on their profession

A Retirement Party is held to honor Pastor Arnett’s
27 years as pastor of Union Baptist Church..

Jan. 4, 1998 - Jack Arnett is reinstated in the
fellowship of the church at his request.

March 11, 1998 - Marlana Smith is baptized.

May 13 - Ronald Newsome's membership is reinstated.

The Church decides to support Scott and his wife Susan as
Missionaries to the Mormons in Utah for the sum of $50 a month. Also, the
Alexander's support is raised by $25 making their total support $75 a month.
Dec. 13 - Belinda, Jennifer, and Pastor Laird Baldwin are received by letter
from Calvary Baptist Church of Reserve. Pastor Laird Baldwin was called to be
the Church’s pastor. A Welcome Party was held for the Baldwins, introducing
the new pastor.

A$500 gift to Jose Penol of the Philippines
was given to help with the purchase of a church building. The Penol’s
are with the Independent Baptist Missions for Asia.

June 13, 1999 - Angela Baldwin is received by letter from
Calvary Baptist Church of Reserve, LA and Christopher Carrolton by baptism.
Also, Angela Fredrick, a reporter who came to interview Pastor Baldwin, was
saved during the interview. She was baptized and added to the church.

July 8, 1999 - Jordan Newsome is welcomed into the
fellowship by baptism.

Sept. 19 - The Church decides to regularly support the
Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches at $50 per month.

Jan. 30, 2000 - Larry Campbell and Marlana Smith are
baptized.

Feb. 6 - Andrew Baldwin is welcomed into the fellowship
from Reserve, La.

Feb. 9 - Camron Elworth is baptized.

March 19, 2000 - Jerry, Debbie, Bethany and Richelle
Sturgell are received into the fellowship by letter from Covenant Baptist
Church.

Also welcomed into fellowship were Chera and Jason Brewer
from Covenant Baptist Church, and Anthony Tolle from Norwood.

April 16 - Krystalynn Kovacs and Brooke Sturgell are
baptized.

June 7 - Pastor Baldwin, Carole Arnett and Charles Arnett
are selected as voting messengers to the Annual GARBC conference in Ames, Iowa.
Pastor explained the need for prayer and guidance concerning the GARBC approval
system.

The Church decided to grant Missionary support that had been
going to James and Esther Entner to Scott and Susan Sloans, conditionally as
long as the Entner’s are home on leave from the Philippines as suggested by Dr.
Entner. The Sloans are in need of purchasing more land in Utah.

In addition, the Church determines to increase support to
missionaries Charles and Myrna Alexander at $25 per month for the help of small
churches. Also, Shepherds Home support was increased to $50 per month.

The Church established a committee for the 40th Year
Anniversary of the Church. The committee was to locate former members, former
pastors and song leaders to attend the program. They were to plan the 40th
Anniversary Celebration set for Sunday, Nov. 5. The members of the
Anniversary Committee are as follows: Ann and Bill Bailey, Ron and Glenda
Thomas, Ivan Davidson, Sally Riley, Brenda and Tim Bell, Jack Arnett, Charles
and Carole Arnett, Debbie Sturgell and Phyllis Doughman. Tom Tolle, Dave Riley,
Debbie Tolle and Angela Fredrick also were added to the committee.